i dont get you guys... whats a vj?

[adagio]

hey,
ive just started djing about 6mths ago and i heard about this person called a vj- and was after more info regarding his/her job, etc.

okay - as far as i understand, the vj makes pretty images in time with the music for clubs....

1. what is in the 'job description'?
2. where to start? anything to read up on? specific links?
3. what sort of equipment is used? (hardware + software)
4. how is the vj keeping the visuals in line with the music?
5. what is a vj? (can you expand on my understanding?)
6. websites to check out in relation to vjing?
7. does the vj work in a booth in clubs, similar to what the dj is doing?
8. whats the pay like? say for the average punter.

basically PLEASE explain everything there has to do with the vjing as if im your grandma.
cheers all.

[fons]

adagio, welcome!

you are exactly at the right place here - start *reading* articles and threads here, *search* the forum, and you will know everything you want to know :)

for the software to use: take a look at the software reviews at vjcentral.com or go to www.audiovisualizers.com

fons

[Mbazzy]

The Fons is r8 : sit back for the next couple of weeks and disect this entire site ... than you will have the answer to your question ...

[adagio]

yeh i will be reading this site thoroughly very soon.

ive done a couple of hrs reading so far.. but im still interested to know what a vj is? how they go about putting together their graphics - how they control it to the music, all the basics...
anyone know a good thread on this site to check out? i couldnt find anything....
seriously its like reading german - its wayyyy too advanced these threads for my knowledge on vj, as i said i dont have any knowledge or understanding.

cheers all - much appreciated.
andrew

[DrEskaton]

there are many techniques for syncing visuals to audio, you can simply cut between two video sources on a beat (using a hardware video mixer) change speeds of clips to match beats or generate effects on a computer that respond to an incoming audio signal.

There are many many methods depending on if you want to go the old skool route (multiple VHS or DVD players and a hardware video mixer) or the new "laptop vj" route (software that plays clips).

This article introuduces you to the software available:
http://www.vjcentral.com/faq/show/1968

This explains mixers and has links to reviews and discussions of mixers:
http://www.vjcentral.com/faq/show/1105

[adagio]

cheers.

sounds expensive to get into.

[wellREDman]

it is

[holly]

It is expensive, Grandma, it is!;)
Are you looking to get into it or just curious what it is?

1) Job Description: provide visuals through video (as opposed to slides or lighting)
2) Where to start? Try the FAQs on VJCentral.
3) What sort of equipment, hardware, software? All kinds. If it can make, play, or mangle video it's fair game. Some go completely software, some completely hardware, some straddle that fence and love it.
4)How is VJ keeping in line with music? Question is can the dj keep in line with the visuals!
5) What is a VJ? See your first question.
6) Websites? Pick someone who seems to know what he's talking about, click on his profile, and look for a link to his website.
7 & 8) These questions are about individual situations. There is no universal system.

[bluntfaktory]

1. what is in the 'job description'?
1. a VJ controls a bank of image sources and sequences their out put to a video projector set up , onto screens installed at an event , night club or party , trying to pick images that mach the mood of the room and music that a DJ or whom ever is playing .
2. where to start?
2. any where you can get your foot in the door , provided they'll pay you .
anything to read up on?
2b. Alice through the looking glass .
specific links?
2c. pork .
3. what sort of equipment is used? (hardware + software)
3. video projector works well , plus a screen of some kind , and a Mac Mac Mac try any easy program like "Soak" .
4. how is the vj keeping the visuals in line with the music?
4. if the music is mellow put something soothing on like flowers in the breeze , if the music is crazy go like wise with say images of robot car assembly lines .
5. what is a vj? (can you expand on my understanding?)
5. a type of video artist that , enjoys the instant gratification that comes from creation , play , effect , move on .
6. web sites to check out in relation to vjing?
6.www.bluntfaktory.com
7. does the vj work in a booth in clubs, similar to what the dj is doing?
7. VJ's can go anywhere , center stage if they want to become part of their craft , or hidden away in a dark corner controlling from the shadows , it all depend what you can get away with and what you feel like .
8. what's the pay like? say for the average punter.
8. what ever you can squeeze out of them no amount is to much , i always think about the story of "the emperors new clothes " when ever i'm sorting out my payment . a good tip also is , always get it sorted out before you show up and try and get half up front and the rest as soon as your done , bada-bing-bada-boom !
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[mandala]

take the red pill adagio :D

take your pick :nod:

vj = vision/visual/video jester
vj = vision/visual/video junkie
vj = vision/visual/video jockey
vj = vision/visual/video jammer

:alien: